Agricultural Conservation And Pollution

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US Congress 117th Congress

America's Clean Future Fund Act [S.685]
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a carbon fee to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Durbin Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 03/10/2021

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Lacey Act Amendments of 2021 [S.626]
A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to enhance protections against the importation, and transport between States, of injurious species, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Brian Schatz Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Environment And Public Works. on 03/09/2021

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CLEAN Future Act Climate Leadership and Environmental Action for our Nation’s Future Act [HB-1512]
To build a clean and prosperous future by addressing the climate crisis, protecting the health and welfare of all Americans, and putting the Nation on the path to a net-zero greenhouse gas economy by 2050, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Lieu Subcommittee Hearings Held. on 06/30/2022

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Justice for Black Farmers Act of 2021 [HB-1393]
To address the history of discrimination against Black farmers and ranchers, to require reforms within the Department of Agriculture to prevent future discrimination, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution, Civil Rights, And Civil Liberties. on 04/28/2021

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21st Century Conservation Corps Act [S.487]
A bill to make supplemental appropriations for the Departments of Agriculture, the Interior, Homeland Security, Labor, and Commerce for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. on 02/25/2021

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Sustainable Agriculture Research Act [HB-1363]
To amend the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 to provide for an additional goal of the Agriculture Advanced Research and Development Authority (AGARDA) to enhance the role of agriculture in innovative sustainability solutions.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Rodney Davis Referred To The Subcommittee On Biotechnology, Horticulture, And Research. on 04/05/2021

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21st Century Conservation Corps Act [HB-1162]
To make supplemental appropriations for the Departments of Agriculture, the Interior, Homeland Security, Labor, and Commerce for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Earl Blumenauer Introduced In House on 02/18/2021

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A resolution recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to implement an agenda to Transform, Heal, and Renew by Investing in a Vibrant Economy ("THRIVE"). [SR-43]
A resolution recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to implement an agenda to Transform, Heal, and Renew by Investing in a Vibrant Economy ("THRIVE").

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 02/08/2021

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Justice for Black Farmers Act of 2021 [S.300]
A bill to address the history of discrimination against Black farmers and ranchers, to require reforms within the Department of Agriculture to prevent future discrimination, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Agriculture, Nutrition, And Forestry. on 02/08/2021

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Recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to implement an agenda to Transform, Heal, and Renew by Investing in a Vibrant Economy ("THRIVE"). [HR-104]
Recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to implement an agenda to Transform, Heal, and Renew by Investing in a Vibrant Economy ("THRIVE").

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Referred To The Subcommittee For Indigenous Peoples Of The United States. on 02/18/2021

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Penny Plan to Enhance Infrastructure Act of 2021 [S.232]
A bill to amend the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to establish a discretionary spending limit for infrastructure spending.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Rand Paul Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Budget. on 02/04/2021

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Clean Energy and Sustainability Accelerator Act [HB-806]
To establish a Clean Energy and Sustainability Accelerator, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Earl Blumenauer Referred To The Subcommittee On Commodity Exchanges, Energy, And Credit. on 03/03/2021

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Climate Emergency Act of 2021 National Climate Emergency Act of 2021 [HB-794]
To require the President to declare a national climate emergency under the National Emergencies Act, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Referred To The Subcommittee On Economic Development, Public Buildings, And Emergency Management. on 02/05/2021

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Climate Agricultural Conservation Practices Act [HB-8909]
Requires the Natural Resources Conservation Service of the Department of Agriculture to review the national conservation practice standards, taking into consideration the climate benefits of such standards. Climate benefit is defined as a reduction in agricultural greenhouse gas emissions; an increase in carbon sequestration; or mitigation against, or adaptation to, increased weather volatility.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Julia Brownley Introduced In House on 12/09/2020

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To amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to increase the number of acres authorized for enrollment in the conservation reserve program, and for other purposes. [HB-8843]
Increases the number of acres authorized for enrollment in the conservation reserve program for FY2021-FY2025. The Department of Agriculture must prioritize applications for the enrollment of land that would promote soil health and carbon sequestration, including land on which deep-rooted perennials will be planted.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Collin Peterson Introduced In House on 12/03/2020

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Justice for Black Farmers Act of 2020 [S.4929]
A bill to address the history of discrimination against Black farmers and ranchers, to require reforms within the Department of Agriculture to prevent future discrimination, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 11/30/2020

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A resolution recognizing the 75th anniversary of the American Tree Farm System. [SR-547]
A resolution recognizing the 75th anniversary of the American Tree Farm System. Recognizes the 75th anniversary of the American Tree Farm System. Encourages the public to participate in activities that celebrate the anniversary and highlight the importance of this program, working family-owned forests, and the clean water, wildlife habitats, and wood supply that forests provide for all people in the United States. Supports conservation and management of the nation's trees and forests through landowner participation in the Conservation Reserve Program, (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Patrick Leahy Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S5193-5194; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S5175-5176) on 07/14/2016

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A concurrent resolution supporting the designation of the year of 2015 as the "International Year of Soils" and supporting locally led soil conservation. [SCR-10]
A concurrent resolution supporting the designation of the year of 2015 as the "International Year of Soils" and supporting locally led soil conservation. Supports the designation of 2015 as the International Year of Soils, and supports locally led soil conservation. Encourages public participation in activities celebrating the importance of soils to the United States. Supports soil conservation through partnerships with local soil and water conservation districts and voluntary landowner participation in federal conservation programs.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed Message On Senate Action Sent To The House. on 05/14/2015

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Improving Access to Farm Conservation Act of 2016 [S.3288]
Improving Access to Farm Conservation Act of 2016 This bill amends the Food Security Act of 1985 to exempt certain recipients of Department of Agriculture (USDA) conservation assistance from specified reporting requirements. The bill exempts producers or landowners eligible to participate in any USDA conservation program from reporting requirements related to subawards, executive compensation, the Universal Identifier, and the System for Award Management.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Amy Klobuchar Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 09/06/2016

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FARM Act Fertilizer Access and Responsible Management Act [S.3253]
FARM Act Fertilizer Access and Responsible Management Act

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Heidi Heitkamp Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 07/14/2016

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